Sephora Lead Engineer, Loyalty Engineering

San Francisco • USA

Tuesday, May 6, 2025

Sephora, a distinguished brand within the LVMH conglomerate, is renowned for its innovative approach to beauty retailing. As an employer, Sephora is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated, and employees are empowered to excel. With a global presence and a forward-thinking ethos, Sephora offers a dynamic workplace that encourages creativity and professional growth.

1. Lead the design and implementation of Java microservices for high-availability eCommerce platform components using Object-Oriented design principles.
2. Innovate and drive the technical vision, influencing the platform roadmap and mentoring the engineering team.
3. Collaborate with enterprise engineering leads to drive key design decisions and ensure alignment with enterprise programs.
4. Evaluate new technologies and industry trends for their applicability to the platform.
5. Ensure platform components are designed for reliability and scalability, participating in load and performance testing.
6. Define and implement logging, monitoring, and alerting frameworks for critical metrics.
7. Provide guidance and mentoring to engineers in best practices for microservices implementation and troubleshooting.
8. Influence decisions, build consensus, and resolve conflicts constructively.

1. 8+ years of hands-on experience with client-side technologies such as JavaScript, ReactJs, NodeJs, and REST APIs.
2. 5+ years of strong experience with Java/J2EE, Spring, and Spring Boot frameworks.
3. Experience in designing, deploying, and managing RESTful APIs using JSON.
4. Understanding of Kubernetes architecture and Caching Design Principles is preferred.
5. Experience with cloud-based applications and microservices architecture, preferably on MS Azure.

1. Expertise in JavaScript libraries and frameworks such as React, Redux, and Angular.
2. Proficiency in full-stack development, including frontend (React & Node) and backend (Java) platforms.
3. Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills.
4. Experience with queueing and streaming solutions, especially Kafka.
5. Hands-on experience with monitoring and alerts dashboards using Splunk, Nagios, and App Dynamics.

A minimum of 8 years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on client-side technologies and enterprise solutions.

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

The annual base salary range for this position is $173,610.00 - $192,900.00, with eligibility for bonuses.

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans; a superior 401(k) plan; various paid time off programs; employee discounts; life and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; and an employee referral bonus program.

Sephora's culture is characterized by its commitment to innovation and inclusivity. As part of the LVMH family, Sephora encourages a disruptive spirit and empowers employees to be their best selves. The company values diversity and provides a supportive environment where creativity and professional development are prioritized.